Historiske og politiske biografier

This book provides an in-depth look at the life and military career of General Richard Montgomery, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War. It includes biographical information about Montgomery's early years, his service in the British Army, his decision to join the Continental Army, and his tragic death at the Battle of Quebec. The book also includes a selection of previously unpublished letters written by Montgomery that provide insight into his personality and beliefs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this fascinating memoir, Abram Jesse Dittenhoefer shares his personal recollections of Abraham Lincoln and the men who played key roles in his election. From Lincoln's humble beginnings to his rise to the presidency, this book offers a unique perspective on one of America's most beloved leaders. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for an engaging read, this book is not to be missed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book collects previously unpublished letters written by a merchant in north Florida before the Civil War, offering a view of the region's transformation to a market economy due in part to its increased reliance on slavery.

Michael AshcroftâEUR(TM)s new book follows the journey of a politician who has quickly become an outspoken and charismatic presence in British public life and who promises to be a lively addition to the government should Labour win the next general election.

Rosie Holt, the desperate and loyal Tory MP famous for her viral twitter `interviews¿, is finally here in book form to celebrate the last 14 years of Conservative government and explain to you, the British public, why the so called ¿scandals¿ or ¿controversial¿ decisions derided by the left were completely right (and intentional) all along. She¿ll make Tories of you all yet.Having flourished as an MP during the reign of Boris and clung on through to Rishi Sunak¿s government, via a short and turbulent detour through the brief fever dream of Liz Truss, Rosie ¿ everyone¿s favourite MP ¿ will have you cheering and desperate to ensure the Tories rule for another 14 years. Let¿s make Britain great again. (Again.)

This book is the first full length biography of Elizabeth Heyrick and it sets her life in the context of the British anti-slavery movement of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

This updated edition of John Maclean: Red Clydesider marks the centenary of the death of John Maclean; the Glasgow schoolteacher who became one of the finest socialist leaders the British working class has ever produced. A fierce opponent of empire, Britain''s war cabinet saw Maclean as public enemy number one, whereas Lenin and the leaders of the first ever workers'' government in Russia regarded him as Britain''s outstanding revolutionary. A key figure of Red Clydeside, Maclean was involved with the Clyde Workers'' Committee, which spearheaded the rank and file revolt against the dismantling of trade union conditions during the First World War. He campaigned against spiraling wartime prices and helped lead the successful Glasgow rent strike of 1915, which pioneered council housing. He was only forty four when he died of pneumonia in November 1923. Yet his powerful legacy of -anti-imperialism and commitment to workers'' power lives on, making him a figure from history whose political mess